Flying from Seattle to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): What you need to know
Get your travels underway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the main airport in Seattle. Search for flights from Seattle to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) that leave from this base.
Jump on a direct Seattle to Sacramento International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport is located in Sacramento. The city's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Seattle.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the most popular route. There are 85 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 10:10pm. Choose the first SEA to SMF departure with Southwest Airlines at 5:30am if you'd rather get a move on.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Seattle to SMF. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Get to your destination in one go from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Nonstop flights from Seattle to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) operate from here.
You'll have your pick of airlines offering direct flights from Seattle to Sacramento International Airport departing from SEA. Book your journey with one of these:
Most travellers prefer to fly with Alaska Airlines between SEA and SMF.
Delta Air Lines takes the top spot for on-time performance. An exceptional 87.98% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
SEA is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Sacramento International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination on time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can arrive at LKE from central Seattle in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Seattle to SMF flight? Unwind in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Get off your flight from Seattle to Sacramento International Airport and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfortable option a quick drive from SMF, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Grab a Sacramento International Airport rental car and discover Sacramento and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Seattle to Sacramento International Airport flight.
The street address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport to the centre of Sacramento is around 14 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Sacramento International Airport is Rs19,283. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs40,470. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to SMF, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Seattle to Sacramento International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Sacramento. August is when most people book flights from Seattle to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Before locking in your Seattle to SMF flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Sacramento International Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 17ºC.
More about Sacramento
After booking your flight from Seattle to Sacramento International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sacramento:
There are loads of things to do in Sacramento when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Old Sacramento Waterfront followed by Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Sacramento, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 153 kilometres south to San Jose to check off its popular sights. From Japantown (San Jose) to Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, head for San Francisco, about 129 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island are key reasons to visit.
